Pool

The Hustler
The classic story
of a pool hustler,
starring Paul Newman.

See also the sequel,
The Color of Money.
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Cards

Rounders
Great story about the
addiction to card playing,
starring Matt Damon.

See also The Cincinnati Kid
starring Steve McQueen.
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Boxing

Raging Bull
The classic Scorsese film,
starring Robert DeNiro.

See also Rocky.
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Track

Chariots of Fire
The award winning film
about two runners on the
British 1924 Olympic team.

See also Fire On The Track:
The Steve Prefontaine Story.
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Horses

A Day at the Races
Classic screwball comedy
from the Marx Brothers.

See also The Grifters which
involves a race track scam.
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Skiing

Downhill Racer
A good movie contrasting
the individual vs. the team,
starring Robert Redford.
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Cycling

Breaking Away
Classic story of growing
up and a bicycle race
in a small Indiana town.
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Tennis

Strangers on a Train
Suspenseful Hitchcock movie,
which includes a tennis match.
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